Waterfall Hikes Near Great Cacapon, WV

740 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Great Cacapon? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Great Cacapon. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.6144°N, -78.2857°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Great Cacapon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

3 of 9 waterfalls near Great Cacapon are flowing strongly today

Cunningham Falls Roaring Gap Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Greasy Falls Low Miller Falls Low Laurel Falls Roaring Mountain Falls Moderate Niagara Falls Moderate The Cascade Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Great Cacapon

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Cunningham Falls Roaring · 45 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 The Cascade Roaring · 28 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Gap Falls Moderate · 171 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Goods Falls Moderate · 265 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Niagara Falls Moderate · 104 cfs 33rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Great Cacapon (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Great Cacapon (4 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Great Cacapon

Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

22.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

45.8 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cunningham Falls waterfall

Cunningham Falls

33.1 miles away
Maryland
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft

The Cascade

13.2 miles away
Maryland
Easy
2.2 miles 200 ft
Greasy Falls waterfall

Greasy Falls

43.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Miller Falls

40.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

17.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Goods Falls

49.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gap Falls waterfall

Gap Falls

25.7 miles away
Maryland
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Great Cacapon

Are there free waterfalls near Great Cacapon?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Great Cacapon, including Goods Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Great Cacapon?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Great Cacapon, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Great Cacapon?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Great Cacapon, including Cunningham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Cacapon?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Great Cacapon, including Cunningham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Great Cacapon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Great Cacapon is Cunningham Falls at 0.9 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Great Cacapon?

The tallest waterfall near Great Cacapon is Cunningham Falls at 78 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Great Cacapon?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Great Cacapon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Great Cacapon?

The closest waterfall to Great Cacapon is Niagara Falls, approximately 12.5 miles away.

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